What happened
During a mission involving electronic intelligence (ELINT) and airspace intrusion over China, an aircraft was intercepted and shot down. The engagement involved pilots operating MiG-17 and Tupolev Tu-4Ps fighter aircraft. Following the aerial combat, the plane went down in a field situated in Linchuan, in the vicinity of Fuzhou.
All 14 individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. The incident occurred as part of an active mission profile involving surveillance and penetration of Chinese airspace.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft was that it was shot down by Chinese military interceptors during its flight operations.